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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.52, 38,114.96 and 15,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.52, 38,114.96 and 15,044.27 is: 20,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.52 : 38,114.96 = 15,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.52/38,114.96 = 15,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.52x = 38,114.96 × 15,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.52x = 573,411,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,411,483.48/27,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.10

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